Helping thousands of individuals with hearing loss and balance disorders
Who We Are
In 1979, the Ear Research Foundation was established as a non-profit organization by President and Founder, Dr. Herbert Silverstein. The Foundation was created out of his desire to continue research and development, and to contribute to medical education in a private setting in the field of Otolaryngology. A board of volunteer Trustees drawn from the community governs the Foundation. A medical advisory board of specialists from around the world lends guidance and support.
What We Do
The Ear Research Foundation has three primary areas of focus
Research and Development
Continued advancements in microsurgery of the ear
Testing of new drugs and therapies for hearing loss and balance disorders
New understanding of otologic disease processes
Complete microsurgical laboratory and audiovisual and scientific library for ear physicians and surgeons
Education
Annual professional symposia, conferences and public lectures covering a variety of common and unusual ear conditions
One-year, post-residency, fellowship training program
Many Fellowship graduates are in academic medicine and leaders in the field of Otology and Neurotology
Community Care
Free hearing screenings are provided for pre-school children, health fairs, civic and other non-profit organizations
The Help Us Hear program provides financially eligible candidates with hearing aids, surgical reconstructions, or implants
Raising of special focus funds to assist in financing care for specific needs
Help Us Expand Our Outreach
The Ear Research Foundation exists through the generosity of many individuals following the example of its founder. Tax-deductible donations underwrite the work of the Foundation and allow it to expand its important outreach.
Jack Wazen, MD, FACS Vice President, Director of Research
Seth Rosenberg, MD, FACS Vice President, Director of Education
T. Raymond Suplee, CPA Treasurer
Eileen Hampshire
Richard Pocker
Charles Githler, III Secretary
Eric Hoonhout, Esq.
David Silverstein
Kevin Coscia, Esq.
Neil Nayak, MD
Ty Wilkinson
Interested in joining our Board of Directors? Fill out the form below and someone will be in contact with you.
Society of Ear Research Foundation Fellows
The Society of Ear Research Foundation Fellows (SERFs UP) meets twice a year; at the AAO and in another place for a weekend of educational interchange and fellowship. As of 2015, 41 fellows have graduated the one-year program.
Participate in a Study
If you qualify for any of our current studies, please submit the form below and a member of our team will contact you.
